Day 90: 1/31/24 - Editing & Revising Day #1

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will start editing & revising our persuasive essays.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble

Do Now:

• Write down your independent work
• Open your Chromebook to your persuasive essay
• Pick up an Editing & revising checklist
• Pick up scissors and a glue stick

Independent work:

• Goal #6 = Edit & Revise Persuasive Essay
• Goal Date = Friday 2/2/24

Activity #1

Writing a Persuasive Essay

Goal #5

Drafting

• USE YOR OUTLINE TO WRITE WELL STRUCTURED PARAGRAPHS. LET THE OUTLINE BE YOUR GUIDE. 
• Drafting should take us about 3 days

Drafting Day 1 - Paragraphs 1 & 2

Drafting Day 2 - Paragraphs 3 & 4

Drafting Day 3 - Paragraphs 5 & 6

Goal #6

Editing & Revising

Editing & Revising Day #1

• Independent - Use the checklist in your notebook on page 41 to edit & revise your persuasive essay. Take your time and really work to improve your essay. 

Editing & Revising Day #2

• Partner - Use the checklist in your notebook on page 41 to edit & revise your persuasive essay with a partner. Take your time and really work to improve your essay. 
• Repeat the process again with another writing partner (if time permits)

General areas to Edit & Revise:

• Check spelling
• Check Grammar
• Did you vary your sentence structure? (Short, medium, long)
• Did you use conjunctions to make compound sentences? (And, but, or)
• Elaboration - Have you elaborated on all your ideas to be specific about your ideas?

Paragraph 1: The Introduction

• Does your introduction have a hook, background info, and a strong specific thesis statement with 2 parts?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Paragraph 2, 3 & 4

• Do your body paragraphs clearly state your reasons?
• Do they have Evidence?
• Have you elaborated and explained your evidence in detail?
• Have you included your sources? 
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Paragraph 5:

• Did you present the opposing side of the issue?
• Did you use language like: I know, I understand, I am aware...
• Have you elaborated and explained the opposing side of the issue in detail?
• Did you refute or Rebut? 
• Did you explain in detail why the opposing side of the issue should think like you?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Paragraph 6: Conclusion

• Does your conclusion include a reflection, Connection, and recommendations?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Who did you make recommendations too?
• What did you recommend?
• Did you include a "bow" on top, or finish with a strong statement?

Have a great day!